Annexure-III DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY

Annexure-III
DEPARTMENT OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
Biotechnology is an emerging science which uses living systems and organisms to
develop and make useful products by applying principles of engineering. In last few
decades Biotechnology has created an impact on the society, human welfare as well as
industrial manufacturing processes. Today biotechnology is oriented to meet the
challenges in healing (medicine and healthcare), feeding (food and agriculture) and
fueling (alternative energy sources) the world.
Thrust areas of research :
Department of currently engaged in different research activities which includes
isolation of genes from metal contaminated sites using metatranscriptomic approach,
use of microbes in remediation of building materials to enhance the durability, isolation
of bacteria capable of degrading cellulose, biofuels from algae, regulation of genes
involved in cold induced sweetening of potatoes, bioactive molecules from endophytic
fungi, production of biopolymeric substances from bacteria, food safety, isolation of
immunomodulators from plants and microbes, population genetics, epigenetics and
DNA methylation.
Plant Microbe interaction
Industrial Biotechnology
Agricultural Biotechnology
Food Biotechnology
Immunology
Cancer genetics
Environmental microbiology
Bioremediation
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
The Department of Chemical Engineering has an excellent ensemble of dynamic, goal
oriented, highly qualified and experienced faculty members from diverse streams and
specializations. The curricula at both the undergraduate and graduate levels are
designed to support and foster Chemical Engineering as a profession, which interfaces
Engineering with all aspects of Basic sciences. Keeping in view of the current and future
requirements of the academia and industry, the department offers a wide spectrum of
courses supplemented by a number of electives in the emerging areas at both
undergraduate and postgraduate level. In order to ensure a broad-based education,
both the theory and practical aspects of Chemical Engineering discipline are
emphasized.
Thrust areas of research :
Paper and pulp
Polymers
Polymer nanocomposites
Adsorption
Divided wall distillation
Reactive distillation
FCC raiser reactor modeling and simulation
Computational fluid dynamics
Molecular modeling
Nanofluids
Heat Pipes
Membrane separation
DEPARTMENT OF CIVIL ENGINEERING
The Department of Civil Engineering with its modern infrastructure and state of the art
facilities for research offers programs leading to a Bachelors’ Degree in Civil
Engineering, a Masters of Engineering in Civil – Structures, & Infrastructure and Doctor
of Philosophy in Civil Engineering. With a number of scholars registered for their
doctoral thesis in the department, it has already created a niche for itself in this part of
the country and is striving to be among the top ten civil engineering departments of the
country.
Thrust areas of Research :
Structural Health Monitoring
Sustainability in Concrete & concrete technology
Ground water hydrology and dispersion studies.
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
Department of Computer Science & Engineering embodies the University’s tradition of
excellence as a world-class leader in computer science & engineering education and
research. The goal of department of computer science is to be outstanding in every
aspect of its function, namely graduate and post graduate programmes, sustain
excellence in teaching and research and provide broad educational and research
experiences through multifarious programmes. Department of Computer Science &
Engineering has its own special role to play by virtue of its charter of aims by its unique
methods and by its very characteristics existence.
Thrust areas of research
Parallel and Distributed Computing
Grid and Cloud Computing
Algorithms
Wireless Networks
Soft Computing
Theoretical Computer Science
Network and Information Security
Machine learning
Animation and gaming
Software Engineering
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL & INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING
Department of Electrical & Instrumentation Engineering offers undergraduate and
postgraduate programmes in both Electrical and Instrumentation Engineering. The
department is a centre of excellence for developing high quality, professionally
groomed, technical and engineering manpower in the areas of Electrical Engineering
and Electronics Instrumentation & Control Engineering. The department has the legacy
to book writers of international repute.
Thrust Areas of research :
Power system
Soft computing techniques
Bio-metrics
Bio-medical Instrumentation Engineering
FACTS devices and Custom Power
Power Electronics & Dives
Process Control & Instrumentation
Environmental Instrumentation
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS & COMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
The Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering was established in
1975 to cater
to undergraduate education in the field of Electronics and
Communication Engineering. It aims to produce quality professionals in Electronics
and Communication Engineering to compete globally and excel by carrying out basic
and applied research in emerging areas by forging strong industry-institute interaction.
Thrust Areas of research :
Microstrip antennas for next generation wireless communicatin systems
Multi-banding of antenna
Broad banding of antenna
Nano Devices
Nanophotonic Devices
Optical MEMS / NEMS
Hybrid Nano Devices
Carbon Nano Tube based VLSI Interconnects
Modeling and design of CNT based interconnects for next generation VLSI
design.
CNT based FET
Optical fibre communication
DWDM system, optical networks, optical amplifiers, optical sensors, optical
computing, integrated optics
Signal Processing
Fractional Signal Processing
Image Processing
Change detection
VLSI System and Circuit design synthesis
VLSI Signal processing
Digital VLSI Design
Wireless Communications
MIMO Communication Systems
Fractional Fourier Transform based Communication System
Coding for wireless Systems
MIMO OFDM
DEPARTMNET OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
The Department of Mechanical Engineering was established in 1956 with an aim to
produce quality professional in Mechanical Engineering to compete globally and excel
by carrying out basic and applied research in emerging areas by forging strong
industry-institute interaction. After the institute became a deemed university in 1985
the department has increasingly focused on post-graduate education and research.
Thrust areas of research :
CAD
Mechanical Design
CAM
CAPP
Computational Mechanics
Composite Materials
Non Traditional Machining
Technology Management
Ergonomics
Heat transfer & Energy Conservation
SCHOOL OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AND BUSINESS STUDIES
The School of Behavioral Sciences and Business Studies offers various core and elective
courses in the area of business studies as well as behavioral sciences to undergraduate
and postgraduate students. These courses are aimed at developing students to become
effective business managers in their careers besides inculcating in them an
understanding values, culture and heritage. The school offers Ph.D. programme in
social sciences and humanities.
Thrust areas of research :
Industrial Management
Cognitive and Experimental Psychology
IPRs in Manufacturing
Knowledge Management
Human Resource Management
Guidance and Counseling
Clinical Psychology
SCHOOL OF CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY
School of Chemistry & Biochemistry is a unique school of learning and fostering
innovative scientific ideas through interdisciplinary teaching and research in frontal
areas of the natural sciences. Faculty is actively involved in frontier areas of research
and having sponsored projects.
SCHOOL OF ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
School of Energy and Environment is a new school carved out from the Department of
Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences and has been expanded to include (in
addition to the environmental sciences, technology and management) energy science,
technology management and safety. R&D activities of the school currently include river
water quality monitoring and management, metal bio-transformations, advanced
oxidation processes, industrial environmental management, ambient air quality and
bio-remeditation and bio-plastics. The school has collaborated with the sophisticated
Analytical Instrumentation Laboratory which is actively involved in testing, training,
sponsored research and consultancy activities in the areas of energy, environment,
chemicals and materials.
Thrust areas of research :
Industrial environmental management
Air pollution modeling and assessment
Advanced oxidation processes
Metal biotransformations and bioremediation
Waste water treatment and management
Water Quality Monitoring
Water and waste water treatment technologies
Rural and urban storm water management
Microbial technology and solid waste management
Alternative fuels, bio fuels, dual fuel engines
Water shed management
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
The school offers professional degree programs in mathematics and computer
applications designed to develop full professional potential of students. The school
work forward to produce proficient graduates for employment in technologically
challenging areas in industry, academia and business. Apart from providing
foundational support in mathematics for various academic programmes across the
University, we offer various reputed courses including Ph.D. in mathematics and
computer related areas.
Thrust areas of research :
Computer Applications
Soft computing and statistical computing / NLP,
Software engineering
Pattern recognition
Fracture mechanics
Component based software development
Algorithm analysis and design
Networks
Digital image processing
Computer graphics
Evolutionary algorithms
Network security
Grid computing / parallel computing / cloud computing
Mathematics
Functional analysis
Theoretical astrophysics / reliability / numerical analysis
Optimization techniques
Algebra
Differential equations
Fuzzy reliability analysis
Fuzzy optimization
Partition theory
Number theory mechanics
Mathematical programming
SCHOOL OF PHYSICS & MATERIAL SCIENCE
School of Physics & Material Science is well known for excellent teaching and research
activities. The school offers core courses of Physics & Materials Science to all
undergraduate students. The faculty is highly qualified and is doing very well in their
area of research. All faculty members have R&D projects funded by different funding
agencies like DRDO, CSIR, UGC and DST.
Thrust areas of research :
Liquid crystals
Micro/nanotechnology
Solid oxide fuel cells
Electroceramics
Nuclear Physics
High energy physics
Magnetic Materials
L.M. THAPAR SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT (OFF CAMPUS)
L M Thapar School of Management (LMTSOM) reflects the epitome of new thought
taking place in the realm of management education. The school combines innovative
pedagogy with technology as a backbone to create a strategy and vision for success in
the area of business and management education.
The MBA Programme at LMTSM revolves around the principles of ethical decision
making, inclusive human resources management, sustainable strategy and
entrepreneurial development. The teaching philosophy underlying above principles is
that future business managers and leaders will be working in a global environment and
thus need to be nurtured with personalised attention. The MBA program thus focuses
on developing an entrepreneurial mindset, analytical thinking, global orientation and
consultative approach to solving the most challenging and complex problems faced by
corporations and policy makers. The program is aimed at developing ethically
responsible professionals; leaders who can communicate effectively to frame problems
and provide solutions through social and commercial entrepreneurial activities. A mix
of diverse teaching methods such as case studies, focused workshops, lectures and
discussions, simulation games, and collaborative learning is adopted to provide a
holistic learning experience.
SOPHISTICATED ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS LABORATORIES (SAI LABS)
The SAI Labs was established in April 2011 with the main objective of having a central
facility in the Thapar University campus to carry out high end testing, consultancy &
research. In addition to research programs, it offers state of the art testing and
characterization facility to cater to the high end testing needs of the industry, society as
well as educational institutes. It is recognized as Environmental Laboratory by Ministry
of Environment and Forest (MoE&F) and Punjab Pollution Control Board (PPCB).
CENTRE FOR INDUSTRIAL LIAISON AND PLACEMENT (CILP)
Activities of CILP:
Campus Recruitment Programme
Project Semester Placement of students
Summer Training Programme
Industry Institute Interaction
Continuing Education Programme
CILP arranges campus interviews for placement of final year students of all branches by
inviting various Public Sector and Private organization. A data base of organizations is
available with CILP which is continuously updated.
All students of various BE engineering disciplines are required to spend a full six
month’s semester in the industry completing an industrial project under the joint
supervision of industry supervisors and TU faculty. Similarly the students of MCA do a
System Development Project (SDP) of sixteen weeks duration, the students of M.Sc
spend a six weeks summer training & students of MBA spend two months training in
the industry. This provides a system of education that formally integrates academic
studies with related work experience. More than 150 Industries provided Project
slots/Training to our students, CILP assists in arranging project semester slots for
various branches of engineering.
CILP also assists in arranging six week’s summer training for students of BE IIyr of
Electronics and Communication Engineering, Electronics (Instrumentation & Control),
Electrical and Computer Engineering disciplines.
CILP is closely involved in Industry/Institute Interaction Programmes such as Faculty
Exchange Programme, Mobility of Industrial Personnel Programme and Joint Research
Projects in collaboration with industries.
CENTRE OF RELEVANCE AND EXCELLENCE (CORE) IN AGRO AND
INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
The Centre of Relevance and Excellence (CORE) in Agro and Industrial Biotechnology
was established as a national level center during the first phase of the MISSION
REACH 2020 program envisioned by former President and distinguished scientist Dr.
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The program was implemented by TIFAC (Technology,
Information, Forecasting and Assessment Council), Department of Science and
Technology (DST), Govt. of India and CORE was created at Thapar University in the
year 2000 based on the research expertise and training impetus.
CORE in Agro and Industrial Biotechnology is a meeting place of innovation, industrial
development and intellectual human resource development. It emphasized on the
tripartite linkage between academia, industry and the Government. CORE in Agro and
Industrial Biotechnology synergizes the skills and research expertise across the Thapar
University from different departments and schools, predominantly from Department of
Biotechnology.
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRNEUR’S PARK (STEP)
STEP at Thapar University promoted by NSTEDB, Department of Science &
Technology, GOI is a centre for business incubation to promote business is the
upcoming multidisciplinary area of Biotechnology. Established as a joint venture
between national Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board,
Department of Science & Technology, Government of India and Thapar University in
April, 2005, it offers a platform to individuals with semi-developed novel idea into
proof of concept from bench scale to pilot plant by providing infrastructure support and
forging link with relevant organizations and industries. STEP has taken the lead in
nurturing innovations and converting them into commercial ventures. STEP activities
are intended to stimulate technological innovation, utilization of research results,
transfer of knowledge and setting up of technology driven business so that fruits of
knowledge reaches the society in the shortest possible time. STEP focuses on the
domains of agri-biotechnology, biofertilizers, mushroom cultivation, plant tissue
culture and food processing technology. STEP has successfully incubated 18 companies
out of which 9 have graduated. These firms have created more than 40 jobs and are
generating revenues of nearly 1 crore. STEP has created an ecosystem for
entrepreneurial education and is optimizing model for attracting clients and funds for
its sustenance among its stakeholders.
CENTRE OF INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT (CITM)
Centre of Information and Technology Management (CITM) was established in the year
2011 by integrating Computer Centre, Centre for Information Super Highway and
University Science Instrumentation Centre. It caters to the needs of users involving
implementation, maintenance and support activities related to software and hardware,
procurement, support and maintenance of various equipment, and also providing the
internet support to the campus community. This centre also looks after the
implementation of ERP software and related support to the users of Thapar University
besides maintaining and administrating the University website.
NAVA NALANDA CENTRAL LIBRARY
University library is housed in a centrally air conditioned spacious premises covering
an area of 25000 square feet. It has over 80,000 volumes of books, reference books,
course materials, text books etc. The library also has 2325 print theses, 4317 bound
volumes and 3200 standards. These are available on D-space server and can be accessed
from anywhere on the globe. From 2006 onwards all the PhD and Master theses are
uploaded on D-Space. Library subscribed to about 11386 e-journals, 1351 e-books and
117 print journals. E-journals are received under UGC- Infonet program, INDEST
consortium and directly from supplier / publishers. Library remains open 24x7
throughout the year. Most of the library operations are automated. Library catalogue
(OPAC) can be searched from anywhere and subscribed e-resources can be searched
from anywhere in the campus.